Accounting Associate

DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure (inclusive of energy, climate change, and water, sanitation, and health), Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition – we provide world-class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.

Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 60+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and IMC Worldwide, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting-edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, UK, Spain, and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, MCC, FCDO, EU, DFAT, MFAT, and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, innovation, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world.

Overview: DT Global is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the Finance and Accounting division to support the accounts payable function, including the timely and accurate processing of all home office payments. The Accounting Associate will work with field office personnel, home office operations staff, and project management teams to process payment requests, process expense reports, and respond to related inquiries. The Accounting Associate will collaborate with team members within the Finance and Accounting division, as well as staff from other departments across the organization. This role will report to the Accounting Manager.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Process, review and approve accounts payable vouchers and employee expense reports
• Process corporate credit card payments and reconcile monthly statements
• Verify the proper distribution of charges to specific accounts and contracts
• Setup and maintain files within the financial system
• Respond to vendor inquiries and other external/internal inquiries related to accounts payable activity
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts as needed
• Prepare schedules for external auditors and respond to requests
• Update and maintain open accounts payable schedules
• Perform month end and year-end closing activities
• Support the preparation of sales and use and various filings as needed
• Provide training and support to DT Global staff as needed
• Research, review and analyze general ledger account activity as needed
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned or requested

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Excellent analytical skills and financial acumen
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in English with strong written and oral communication skills
• Overseas travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting USAID projects highly preferred
• Familiarity with U.S. accounting regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Concur expense reporting
• Experience with CostPoint, Quicken, or Quickbooks

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.